Rodolfo Valentin

I have enjoyed their splendid services in their Five-towns location. I am looking forward to my first experience in their recently opened New York City salon, which promises to improve upon their already incredible services.

Pros: well established, professional, sophisticated

Posted 11/20/09

Back in 2004, I decided to choose Rodolfo Valentin based on an extensive research, as well as a wish to find a friendly atmosphere. The floor manager is wonderful, and always a coffee magically appears--and they even had champagne and hot snacks!! . If you are looking for a great experience from start to finish, Rodolfo Valentin is the place to go for all your hair care needs, I get there hair color, haircut, hair extensions and facials once a month (every two months I get my reusable hair extensions removed for service ), some people has a second set of hair infusions to have them attached the same day, but I like to give my hair a rest for a day, so I return the next day to have the hair infusions back. Everyone who works there is so nice and the place has great energy, Mariya my hair colorist is extraordinary and beautiful girl from Russia! And Eva, hairstylist is Sweet, non-pretentious and so talented!! In the past other colorists insisted to make my hair lighter, even though I always felt it was too light. She dared to listen to my wish and I ended up with a gorgeous brown color with so many dimensions, I just love it! It surely did wonders for my eyes and skin! Eva also cuts my hair, she is so good! And Rodolfo as always makes me feel so amazing! Every time I leave the salon my hair looks so beautiful, so shiny and so rich. I would highly recommend it to anyone, now my friends gave me a gift certificate from Rodolfo Salon, my next visit is on December 20 to be ready for the holidays, what a great way to begin a new year!

Pros: the best staff , hair salon and service in New York City

Cons: everything is perfect here, no complaints.

Posted 11/15/09

If you haven't experienced Rodolfo Valentin hair salon services it's not too late. They are all breathtaking! Excellence is the superlative remark I can use to explain the knowledge they have about hair. I am a regular customer at his beautiful day spa in Long Island, but wanted to experience the NYC hair salon. I must to say that Rodolfo Valentin salon offers the most inviting environment and superb hair color, haircut and hairstyles. First I?ve a consultation with Rodolfo to decide about my hair color, I wanted to be a natural blond and after Pia worked on my hair for almost two hours I?ve exactly to I wanted?then Rodolfo came back to cut my hair, he really did a great haircut, the kind of haircut that I can take care of myself without blow-dry, while he was cutting my hair I was enjoying the chat we had, he is classy, caring but humorous at the same time, with very creative imagination for entertaining. The colorists are exceptional and you will leave felling delightfully glamorous. You will get precisely what you want.AMAZING experience!

Pros: beautiful hair salon, beautiful day spa

Posted 11/13/09

My daughter and my husband gave me a full day gift package for my birthday at Rodolfo Valentin Salon and Spa. In despite that it was issued for the Long Island Salon and Spa, I was able to use the spa services at the long island location and the hair services at the New York City location, Rodolfo authorized it himself because I really wanted to experience his golden hands. It was absolutely divine. I went after a mainly tough week and began to calm down as soon as I stepped into their beautiful waterfall lounge, relaxing at the sound of the water. The team was warm and helpful, the decor was old word incredibly sophisticated, and the service was exceptional. I can?t wait to go back with friends. The NYC location is very modern and fresh look, very Madison Avenue?.
My hair color, haircut and hairstyle turn out to be the best I?ve had in my life, Rodolfo himself did the entire job. I must say that my husband is in love with me again like the first day?. thanks Rodolfo!

Pros: Rodolfo Valentin has golden hands and expertise, great!

Posted 11/13/09

I found Rodolfo Valentin very professional and knowledgeable about hair extensions and hair color, no wonder why he has the greatest reviews and attention from the press and he is named as the King of Hair color. Also I understand that L?oreal de Paris is scheduling a photo shoot with him and Linda Evangelista. He really understands the needs of his clientele. In my case I was unsure what my skin tone is, and I seek advice from him to assist me in determining my type of complexion. Rodolfo found my skin fair and he recommended me to stick with the warmer browns hair colors. He told me that these colors will have a softening effect on my skin when framing my face. I put my hair in his golden hands and he added to my hair golden, honey browns, copper browns and even mahogany tones to warm up my light complexion. The best part is that he did all the shades together in one shot using his famous ?coding hair color technique?. Brilliant!!! and also a unique way to save time, that was used to add to my hair is famous hair infusion. In this case I?ve short hair, and half set was added to my hair just to have more volume. The hair infusion is really undetectable. Rodolfo Valentin in my opinion is the top hairstylist of New York City and no wonder why he is so famous in Europe also.

Pros: professional and knowledgeable,top hairstylist NYC

Cons: I wish I live closer to be there every week

Posted 11/12/09

no wonder why he has many names as the walking encyclopedia of hair, New York Society hair stylist, the King of hair color, Hair extensions master, winner of the hair coloring techniques award and winner of the grand design award?I must say: Rodolfo Valentin is the best hair expert in the world!. Also no wonder why he has worked elbow to elbow with the master of masters Alexandre de Paris doing the hair to Grace Kelly, the Queen of England, etc,etc?He is a very classy charismatic gentlemen as Vogue Magazine wrote in a 3 pages articles about Rodolfo. I am his customer from 20 years ago, and still I continue to be astonished by the endless expertise of Rodolfo and the conscientious finesse of his staff, from the welcoming reception to the shampoo and style and the service of hot snacks and champagne in the afternoon. Amazing?my entire family are his clients, and we are proud of have Rodolfo Valentin as one of our best friends, just like a family. He never talks bad about nobody, only positive things about life and the most important subject for him HAIR. I am very proud to be your friend and your client.

Pros: best hair stylist,best person and friend.

Posted 11/12/09

I cannot figure out my life without Rodolfo Valentin.!Hair models are in power within the hair/fashion business. Hair artists are continuously searching for men and women to feature as models in hair shows, magazines, and fashion shoots. I am in fact a hair model for celebrity hair stylist Rodolfo Valentin. I model for his famous hair extensions and his worldwide known expertise in hair color. Since over a year that I am having his famous hair extensions, I am having the biggest success in my life, let me say that I will not be able to live without them!. My agent clearly told me how much I?ve changed since I?ve the hair infusion?and it?s true, I am having more work than ever before and I know that Rodolfo Valentin is responsible for it. I?ve plainly told Rodolfo that after our agreement is over, I want to continue coming to the salon, he says that of course he will continue taking care of me. I CANNOT FIGURE OUT MY CAREER WITHOUT HIM!. He enhanced my personality, he gave me more style, and he made me more beautiful?As a result of working with him I am getting more exposure than ever. I will be in the cover of the next issue in Image New York Magazine with Rodolfo Valentin.

Pros: BEST HAIR EXTENSIONS, BEST HAIR COLOR, BEST EVERYTHING !!

Posted 11/12/09

An astonishing experience! This salon offered the most appealing, pleasurable, and sexiest atmosphere (superlatives one usually does not apply to a salon), without a bit of the pretentiousness that may be predictable given the cautious consideration and excellent value you obtain at the Rodolfo Valentin salon. All this is almost certainly due to the meticulous grace of the workforce. Michael gave me gorgeous highlights and applied Rodolfo Valentin signature treatment that brought my weak hair back to life. Then the megastar hairstylist Rodolfo Valentin designed the greatest hair cut that I?ve ever had, he got to know my hair better than I did in the little time I was there and trim and styled until I seemed to be like a movie star! I received countless compliments on my look afterwards.

Pros: everything they do is perfect

Posted 11/12/09

I spent months and months thinking where to go for hair color after having so many bad experiences in mostly salons that specializes in hair color in the city. I was stopping in the street almost every woman with a good hair color asking where they go for it, and mostly if not all of them answered ?Rodolfo Valentin?. After a couple of hours I have the most beautiful hair color I always dreamed, and it is absolutely incredible how smooth and beautiful my hair is!!!!! i truly couldn?t be more thrilled with my well-thought-out decision!!!! Rodolfo is an absolute professional and always keeps you informed about what he is doing during each step. Not only did he make me feel so comfortable about the procedure, but it was BEYOND DELIGHTED!!!! Seen that my hair turning into what I wanted could not be any more pleased with the experience and the results!! And the prices, not expensive for the high quality of service!

Pros: hair color best in new york, no doubt about it !!!

Posted 11/11/09

I had the best hair experience of my life at Rodolfo Valentin Salon. I found this salon based in the recommendation of my friend and I am lucky I did. They are amazing!- Michael cut my hair after Pia did my hair color and highlights.
Maritza did the most spectacular hair extensions I?ve ever had! --As a result I have now a sophisticated look, trendy, total NYC look. I found the staff to be professional and very talented as well as kind and friendly. It really shows that Rodolfo Valentin is watching himself what his staff is doing.
Besides being transformed, they really educated me on how to maintain it myself. They also handled to me written instructions in the do and don?ts about hair extensions care. Even the assistants were knowledgeable and offered advice on taking care of my hair. I am very happy with my hair and plan to be back for more. I might even get eyelashes extension with Mariya on my next visit.
They are professional and experts in hair?not to mention that they are incredible nice, no attitude and very fairly priced.

Pros: best hair color, best hair extensions, great staff!

Cons: none

Posted 11/10/09

Changed my kinky hair to glamorous smooth magnificent floweing lions main-changedy life!

Posted 11/10/09

These are just three words used to express Rodolf'o Valentin and his associates - Brilliant, sofisticated and unique. No effort was spared on meeting my needs. His remarkable abilities to color hair is second to none. I have never received more compliments on my beautiful hair, from which he has styled and colored for many years now. Great services combined with European hospitality add to the warm ambiance of this wonderful salon.

It was Rodolfo who recommended adding infusions to assist my thinning hair. At first I was hesitant. But now with his patented unique system of hair infusions, my hair is now healthier and has never looked better. I would highly recommend to anyone that if you are looking to increase the volume or just for a new look, this would be the way to go.

For the first time in my life I truly love my hair.

Thank you Rodolfo

Donna - LI, NY

Pros: Warm atmosphere

Cons: None

Posted 11/09/09

I was informed of Rodlofo Valentin by a college during a recent trip to Europe. Upon arriving back in the States, I looked up his Salon. The experience will have me coming back, the next time I am in New York for business.

The Haircut was extrodinary, the salon is beautiful and the women were gorgeous.

Many thanks to you Rodolfo and your staff

Pros: Beautiful People

Posted 11/09/09

I?ve a thinning hair problem. I?ve visited every place for hair extensions in New York, including Long Island, and a place in Queens that advertises very much about hair extensions, but I didn?t trust them, they only seem to care for the money and not for the client?s hair. But finally I found the panacea, and the name of the magic potion is Rodolfo Valentin. After I spent 30 minutes of consultation with him, I didn?t doubt about his great knowledge. I just let him do what he wanted with my hair, and he did the most excellent job I could ever expect, it was really a make over! --- He begun with a base color, then he said that highlights would be added with the hair extensions themselves so I will not need to have more chemicals into my hair?and after his unique five steps deep hair treatment that left my hair feeling very smooth, his famous hair infusion was added, perfectly matching my hair texture while adding different tones of blonde that was mixed together resulted in the best hair color I?ve ever had!- Then, he proceeded with the hairstyle. I always wanted to have layers and Rodolfo told me that it was the right choice because the straight hair is slowly leaving the current straight-hair fashion and the new trend is showing a more glamorous bouncy hair, and the layers will help to show more of the 2010 new look.
I left his beautiful salon with the look I?ve always dreamed about?my hair moves, as it is dancing around my face, soft like a silk, with a hair color reflecting lights of multi-tone shades and a haircut that was the envy of everybody I know. All my friends want an appointment with Rodolfo, and they are so many that I hope he will have time for me next occasion I need him.

Pros: best hair color, best hair extensions, best haircut!

Posted 11/06/09

I have hair loss, and I was afraid to try anything. I've never considered using hair extensions after seeing all the disasters on my friends. I live in Manhasset, Long Island. Everybody told me about Rodolfo Valentin, as the best for female hair solutions. I stop at his salon in long island but he was not there, he is there only on Saturdays--I only wanted to see him...So I got a complimentary appointment at his New York Salon, and trust me, after spending one hour with him, I didn't doubt about it, I put my weak, fragile hair in his hands-- HE IS REALLY THE BEST!- He worked on me with such a care for my thin hair, and instead to take one hour as it usually takes his unique hair extensions, he used two hours to make sure that my natural hair was not hurt. Now, I have a full head of healthy hair, and I get compliments everywhere.
Rodolfo Valentin has the best solutions for female hair loss and such a care for his clientele!

Pros: best hair extensions, best hair salon

Posted 10/30/09

Rodolfo Valentin is compassionate, helpful and particularly interested in helping out patients with cancer.
His service is very personal, with an emphasis to give the best for the least...
He offers an invaluable service to these special patients and draw on extensive experience and training to provide a very professional, caring service.
Personal side to his care, indicating an understanding of the psychological consequences of hair loss.
My Doctor was very impressed with my hairpiece for its natural appearance.
I am very pleased with my hair prosthesis and the way in which Rodolfo Valentin treated me.
Rodolfo Valentin does an excellent job helping patients through a difficult time. God bless you Rodolfo !!

Pros: Great person, best human being, and very compassionate

Posted 10/30/09

Best hair extensions salons, for real human hair extensions. I visited his gorgeous salon after see all my friends! His workforce is tremendously polite, also their hair color services are the best!. By far, best hair colorists in the USA. and SUPERB HAIR EXTENSIONS- Make an appointment for consultation with Rodolfo Valentin and you will also find real European class and a hair color so natural and beautiful that people will tell you how beautiful your hair is. I had never had the color quality I got from them and now I and all my friends travel to NYC from Great Neck for a day at Rodolfo Valentin, the best of New York!
LOVE MY EXTENSIONS, LOVE MY HAIR COLOR, LOVE MY HAIRCUT....I would not dream of going anywhere else. I am thrilled by Rodolfo Salon and staff.

Pros: TOP HAIR SALON, GREAT HAIRCUT, GREAT COLOR, GREAT STAFF

Cons: I AM SOOOOOOO HAPPY I FOUND THIS SALON

Posted 10/30/09

I had lost all hope of ever having my hair healthy again. It has been damaged by so-called top hair colorists in several New York City salons. So I have been trying to get my hair naturally blonde again and in the last salon that specializes in hair color my roots ended reddish orange and the bottom looks like a grayish pinkish blonde!! It?s horrible!!, and I don't know what to do ??!!
My friend recommended his hairstylist, Rodolfo Valentin. I was afraid to go, but I take strength and I made the appointment. I am EXTREMELY HAPPY I DID !!!. Rodolfo Valentin Salon service is absolutely impeccable and his friendly and outgoing staff is wonderful. Everything was a wonderful experience. Best of all is the top hairstylists, and one of his top haircolorists did my highlights. Michael did my blowout on my long hair and I was thoroughly impressed with his skill. I have not had a blowout this good since my last photo shoot. Rodolfo Valentin was extremely warm and fun, and his haircut was a real tailored one. He also refused to do services that I didn?t need saving me money?I am so impressed by Rodolfo Valentin natural expertise, and how much he loves hair, he really cares for his customers hair !!!. I must to say, that his prices are amazingly low for the highest caliber of EXCELLENT SERVICES!!!,
I will be attach to this salon for the rest of my life !

Pros: great staff, warm and fun Rodolfo, BEST HAIR COLOR EVER

Posted 10/29/09

I have been everywhere and I must to share my happiness since I move to New York from Italy. I spent four years searching for the right hair salon in New York City. I got very tired having my color in one place, my cut in another, even my blow dry! Until I found Rodolfo Valentin in Madison Avenue, he really works like most Europeans do. He is a one-stop-shop where I get everything I want, best quality: the colors, the haircut, blow-dry and his well trained staff makes you feel very confident, they are multifaceted, you can feel very lucky if you get Rodolfo (probably the reason why his clientele keep him as the best secret of the city to meet him is an experience and his fresh and chic salon where the high society of new York frequent is always immaculate. ( I love the snacks and champagne served in the afternoons?)
Rodolfo Valentin: classy guy knows is work up to the detail (handsome...) perfectionist and his Staff is the best trained and pleasant staff. They go out of their way to serve you the best. The atmosphere is friendly and very European. But my hair color is something very sacred to me, specially because I have hair loss problem, and nobody (SPECIFICALLY NOBODY) EVER IN NY DID MY HAIR COLOR AS RODOLFO DID.. With such a care!
Now, I GET STOP ANYWHERE I GO, BG; HENRY BANDEL; CHANEL; EVERYBODY ASK ME THE SAME QUESTION; "HOW DOES YOUR HAIRCOLOR"???

Pros: best hair color, also the best for hair loss

Posted 10/28/09

I have been to many top NYC salons for hair color, frederic fekkai, john barret, bumble & bumble, Louis Licari, and my color was always just OK. A few weeks ago I stop at Rodolfo Valentin salon for hair color consultation and there was the princess of Morroco and Rodolfo's models. Their hair color were so stunning that I didn't doubt in to make an appoinment. When I went back last week there was Beatriz de savioa ( princess of Italy) also having her hair colored...I actually LOVE my color. I will never go anywhere else!. To top it off, the staff was wonderful, so friendly and my hair actually smelled good post color thanks to Rodolfo Valentin new hair care line MAGNIFICENT!!. The salon is luxurious and entertaining with fashion hair shows and the panomaric view of the chic Madison Avenue. It is spacious and comfortabel. Of course the price is pretty steep...but affordable and well worth it. I am not like most of my friends, I like to share my beauty secrets. I will highly recommend Rodolfo Valentin to everyone looking for the best to look the best.

Pros: Best hair color, best everything!!!

Posted 10/28/09

Top hair colorists, at RodolfoValentin best beauty salon NYC.
Rodolfo Valentin is such a blessing!. My friend highly recommended him for hair color but it came out way beyond anything I could have expected. In my opinion hair colorists are like plastic surgeons, the best hair colorist is the one that creates colors that seems natural----like your own--- my blond highlights are amazing and I couldn ' t be happier. Five stars for Rodolfo Valentin, my hair has never looked so beautiful. Rodolfo is a really expert in hair color. I will try next his famous hair extensions.

Pros: hair color, hair extensions, great staff

Posted 10/28/09

I have been going to Rodolfo for at least ten years, after working with several of the so-called top stylists and colorists. I have never enjoyed so many compliments, both on my color and cut. He is a supberb colorist, carefully selecting the shading that is most complimentary to onea's complexion. As a blond, I can attest that he never lets my hair go ashy - a common complaint - and always makes sure that the color is that wonderful blend one sees in a child's hair. His styling is equally great. taking into account my lifestyle, my fashion likes and dislikes and everything else which makes for a great cut. Hurrah for this man - would that there were more like him and one would see less disasters in and around the city.
Pros: good staff, attractive atmosphere, cared for and cosy.

Pros: best hair colorists in New York,

Posted 10/28/09

On August 5th I walked into this salon with the simple request to have my micro pinch braids removed and for my hair to be returned back to its natural color of soft black.
After all my pinch braids were removed by Rodolfo's assistant Rodolfo surprised me with bleach that had been prepared to lighted my roots back to platinum blonde on my already damaged hair and sore scalp. With my scalp already feeling raw his assistant applied a very strong batch of bleach on my hair and carelessly allowed the bleach to hit other parts of my hair that had already been highlighted. To hide his assistant's work Rodolfo decided to sell me a full head of hair extensions he calls hair infusions. These infusions were poorly applied and within the first week I lost six wefts because ordinary hair conditioner was placed on my scalp to help heal my roots. I lost wefts on a regular basis over the span of a month and when I called his salon no one would help me. I even went in their personally and a few wefts were replaced and a complete denial that any damage was done to my own natural hair. Rodolfo insisted she did good work. By September I went to Van Cleef hair salon in Chicago and they removed Rodolfo's wefts that were simply a combination of keratin "glue" and tape. When the wefts were removed I had broken pieces of hair all over my head from the areas that his colorist had ruined with bleaching. I was very unhappy but Rodolfo would not refund me any of my money or admit that his assistant made a huge mistake on my already fine hair. It's a shame that a salon of this caliber will not take responsibility for its mistakes. I am deeply saddened by the treatment I received here.

Pros: There were snacks available for "guests"

Cons: When I suffered chemical damage to my hair

Posted 10/27/09

Best hair extensions ever!
I have been using another high end salon for years and after an unexpected bad experience with my hair extensions I went on the recommendation of a friend and visited Rodolfo Valentin. They have a brand new salon with amazing hair stylists and a cozy, small spa for massages, facials and pedicures. All of them went out their way to welcome me and make me feel at home. Rodolfo immediately noticed the problem I have with my hair extensions and without any comments more than ( it is a very old technique) he proceeded to remove them, give me his exclusive deep damage repair treatment and to add his famous hair extensions, hair infusion. My hair, which is rather unmanageable as a result of those horrible hair extensions, came out exactly like I wanted thanks to Rodolfo?s hair infusion extensions. I am the newest client and will be for life! Thanks guys!, thanks Rodolfo.

Pros: hair extensions salons best in New York City and Long Island

Cons: best hair extensions, best hair colorists, best ALL

Posted 10/20/09

Hair extensions at Rodolfo Valentin salon are a really wonderful beauty experience. I went there for his famous hair extensions, but rapidly I found out that he is one of the best hair colorists in New York!. So I ended up having my hair color ( I also wanted highlights but Rodolfo Valentin told me why to spend money in highlights if he can create the highlights effect with his famous hair extensions ), and that is what he did. THE BEST HAIR EXTENSIONS AND THE BEST HAIR COLORING!!!. This is one of those few places you leave looking amazing!. People stare at me on the street?.The hairstylists are warm and classy, they serve delicious snacks (low fat!!) with beverages, and care for you like you are a fabulous European royalty ( after all they take care of royalty, the Italian princess Beatriz de Savoia was there having her hair color done). Feeling fabulous is priceless and in the other hand Rodolfo Valentin Salon is very affordable compare to the high level of quality services and premises, very chic?very elegant?like Rodolfo Valentin himself.

Pros: best hair extensions, best hair colorists

Posted 10/19/09

Top hair colorists NYC, Fantastic colorists!! I went to Rodolfo Valentin hair salon nyc after read the great hair salon nyc reviews. Rodolfo Valentin does not care how much training the operator has, he trains them even more1. Sooo, that?s how happened in to the place, the result? I had the most BEAUTIFUL shade of blond, probably the best I have EVER had!-I can't take pride enough about the talent at this salon in terms of getting the perfect color...
Thank you Rodolfo, I have gone to nearly four of the top hair salons in new York in the past six months and I have been through the circle of both economically and infuriatingly. Rodolfo made me feel like he really cares and listens to what I wanted. My hair color looks a million dollars and ALL, absolutely ALL his customers are saying the same, NOTHING LIKE RODOLFO VALENTIN FOR HAIR COLOR?none in new York city?.

Pros: great colorists, warm staff and beautiful salon

Posted 10/19/09

I have been to many top NYC salons for hair color, frederic fekkai, john barret, bumble & bumble, Louis Licari, and my color was always just OK. A few weeks ago I stop at Rodolfo Valentin salon for hair color consultation and there was the princess of Morroco and Rodolfo's models. Their hair color were so stunning that I didn't doubt in to make an appoinment. When I went back last week there was Beatriz de savioa ( princess of Italy) also having her hair colored...I actually LOVE my color. I will never go anywhere else!. To top it off, the staff was wonderful, so friendly and my hair actually smelled good post color thanks to Rodolfo Valentin new hair care line MAGNIFICENT!!. The salon is luxurious and entertaining with fashion hair shows and the panomaric view of the chic Madison Avenue. It is spacious and comfortabel. Of course the price is pretty steep...but affordable and well worth it. I am not like most of my friends, I like to share my beauty secrets. I will highly recommend Rodolfo Valentin

Pros: beautiful salon, best services, friendly staff!

Cons: price is pretty steep, but affordable and well worth it.

Posted 10/04/09

Everything that is the best is always challenged by jelously, but the best is the best and nothing can be done about it.
As soon as I entered such a beautiful cozzy salon it raises the bar on my expectations. Rodolfo is so incredible good that he far exceeded my imagination. HE IS REALLY THE BEST OF NEW YORK. Not only is my haircut the best one I have ever had, he is a gentlemen who listens to your concerns and takes your texture, face shape and lifestyle into consideration when he consults with you. I have been to London, LA, Paris and else with the best hairdressers. Michael is also a great hairstylist. Thank you Rodolfo, you make me feel queen for a day!.

Pros: Everything is perfect here from start to end

Cons: great hair color, superb haircut and affordable prices

Posted 10/02/09

I had a haircut from Rodolfo Valentin himself. He thinks he is so good, it is disturbing. Anyway, he rushed a haircut with me, in 7 minutes. He thought it looked so good! I hated it, after he was like I am out of here, and went to his next customer. Here I was sitting with a bad haircut. I felt so used, I would never go there again. I also saw many other customers who were not happy with their services.

Pros: Salon does look nice

Cons: Everything else

Posted 09/14/09

This is the most overated place in New York. I spent $4000 on a hair piece that lasted 1 month. It didn't last, and I was out $4000. I do not recommend this place. I wasted lots of money for nothing

Pros: Nice location

Cons: The hair pieces

Posted 09/12/09

I am a 37 year old woman living in NYC and working in the fashion and beauty industries. Three months after completing 2 rounds of fertility medication (that did not work), my hair began falling out in clumps. I went to doctor after doctor and no one could figure out why. 9 months later, my hair was still falling out and I was absolutely devastated, couldn't sleep and could not concentrate on anything other than the fact that my hair was falling out. I've always had very long blond hair, healthy and beautiful. I'm the girl who stayed home on a Saturday night to do a mud masque and a deep conditioning. I've received compliments about my hair my entire life. As ridiculous as this might sound, my hair was/is big part of who I am, very important to me.

After losing hair for almost a year, I finally found Rodolfo's website and went in for a consultation. I was skeptical as I had been running from doctor to doctor and had also stopped into a few places to look at wigs just so I would be able to sleep at night knowing if I woke up completely bald, I would still be able to leave my apartment. The wig experiences were awful, they looked completely unnatural and left me in tears. So finding Rodolfo was more or less a last resort for me. I regularly had my hair cut and colored at all the top salons for years. What was this new salon for women with hair loss problems?? I was definitely apprehensive and proceeded with caution.

As soon as I walked in the door, I felt extremely comfortable. Rodolfo came over to greet me and I explained my situation. He recommended that I try his "hair infusion". He put in a few temporary pieces to show me how it would look and feel. It looked so amazing that I decided to get 2 sets of extensions. Rodolfo asked me to come back the following day as I had only scheduled a consultation and the salon was very busy. I was so excited about this new hair that I refused to leave until he put them in . . . and so he fit me in that day and it looks absolutely stunning. The one thing I was a bit nervous about is having the extensions pull on my own hair. While I was waiting, I met about 5 or 6 other women in the salon, all upper east side socialites, all with hair loss issues. They had all been using Rodolfo's hair infusion for years and said they had no issues and were thrilled with the results. The hair extensions are attached to your own hair with Keratin and they are attached in a way that does not pull on your hair - TRUST ME!! If I was losing more hair because of the hair infusion, this would be a very different review!

Rodolfo must have spent 3 hours with me. We did highlights and after the extensions were added. I cannot tell you how happy I was and how amazing they looked. I literally felt like Gisele. I wish I could express to anyone having hair issues like me, what a relief it is to know that Rodolfo is here. I asked him a million questions that day - what if I have a bald spot, what if it doesn't grow back over here, what if . . . blah blah blah . . . to which Rodolfo responded "Honey, whatever happens to you, I have a solution, please do not worry". And I believe him. I've been working in fashion and beauty for almost 15 years. I attend many events, fashion shows, etc. I CANNOT be walking around with bad hair!! Since having my hair infusion, I can not tell you how many compliments I have received and I feel so much less stressed and can go on thinking about other things instead of obsessing about how many strands of hair are falling out each morning in the shower.

Rodolfo, if you happen to read this review, I just want to tell you that you have changed my life and made me feel so much better about a very unfortunate situation. You are such a special and caring person. Thank god I found you! See you soon!!

Pros: Fabulous Hair - No Matter What

Posted 08/16/09

My experience at Rodolfo was the best experience I've ever had at a hair salon. I was extremely nervous because my hair color was so botched at the last salon I went to, that I really thought it was a lost cause. The roots were copper, the middle was white-ash and the ends were gold. My hair was three different colors and it really brought down my self-esteem because I wasn't happy with it and I couldn't figure out any solution to fix it.

I came out of Rodolfo Valentin with my hair looking beautiful, golden blonde! All one blended color!! I couldn't have asked for a better hair color. I've been to about a dozen salons in the city and not one could get it right. Rodolfo Valentin is the only place I will ever go for my color. Thank you so much. I have never been so happy. I can start my new job next week, knowing that I will look immaculate!

Pros: fabulous color!

Cons: wish I discovered them sooner

Posted 08/10/09

Wowwwww! I am still astonished by the incredible beauty of the new Rodolfo Valentin salon, right close to my favorite shops, Channel, Cavalli, Hermes, Barneys, etc. About the services? as always I got a superb haircut by RV, a hair color that everybody in the street stops me to ask me who??? , by Pia, and a hairstyle by the new salon member, a sweet handsome and incredible talented European guy of name EYUP.
In the new premises Rodolfo Valentin also has a cozy spa where I got an oriental style pedicure while lying in a comfortable couch between suede pillows, an hour aromatherapy massage followed by a warm shower and a RV signature facial to be remembered forever...
The pleasures of my marvelous day didn't end there....my husband pick me up from the salon and surprised me with a dinner at Nello's, one of the best restaurants in New York just on the foot of the Salon.

Pros: best hair coloring, best haircuts, best hairstyles, best all

Posted 07/29/09

was more than surprised with the new ultra modern style and very chic look, of this Rodolfo Valentin Salon and Spa. It is located in the middle of the heavy traffic on Madison Avenue with panoramic picture windows overloking all the famous shops. It was more than expected. A lounge with beverages, snacks and coffe, arched mirror cealings, electronic chairs, young soft music, and a clean ambiance are complimentary to the unsurpassed high quality services for which Rodolfo Valentin is worlwide famous, including his unique hair color techniques and fresh haircuts., Marisha styled my hair. She was a highly proficient stylist with an adorable personality. My eyebrows looked wonderful after meeting Julie, and I had a great manicure from Marisa. Prices are reasonable considering the best location in Madison Avenue. Before I left I booked appointments planning to spend a full day at the cozzy spa for massage and Rodolfo Valentin signature facial. It is definitely one of the, tops hair salons in nyc.

Pros: wonderful utra modern salon-spa by Rodolfo Valentin

Posted 06/25/09

I cannot believe how beautiful is the new salon and spa that Rodolfo Valentin just opened in the heart of Madison Avenue. I spent an entire day for beauty. First I had a relaxing massage with his therapist and a delicious shower, then a Rodolfo Valentin signature facial, a refreshing spa pedicure and manicure including reflexology and of course the magisterial ending of a hairstyle and a haircut by the master Rodolfo. Around 7 pm my husband was waiting for me downstairs to have dinner at Nello, one of my favorite restaurants, which is just next-door of Rodolfo salon. A wonderful beauty day!

Pros: best hair color, best hair extensions, best hairstylist

Posted 06/12/09

I asked to Rodolfo Valentin for an specific hair color I would like to have, he refused to do it and he explained to me that When choosing a hair color, the trap is to balance your skin tone in order to reduce flaws and bring out the best in your facial appearance. Selecting the incorrect shade can be a tragedy for your overall appearance. It can make you look exhausted, unhealthy or unusually ruddy. After such convincing statement I put my hair in his hands and my hair color results turned out to be the best of the hair colors I have ever had. There was the Countess Luann deLesseps and the Princess Maria Beatriz having also their hair color done, and both agreed with me, Rodolfo is probably the top hair colorist in NYC.

Pros: hair color, haircuts, hair extensions, top quality!

Posted 06/12/09

Top hair colorists, at Rodolfo Valentin Salon. Rodolfo Valentin is such a blessing!. My friend highly recommended him for hair color but it came out way beyond anything I could have expected. In my opinion hair colorists are like plastic surgeons, the best hair colorist is the one that creates colors that seems natural----like your own--- my blond highlights are amazing and I couldn?t be happier. Five stars for Rodolfo Valentin, my hair has never looked so beautiful. Rodolfo Valentin is a clear example of professional self-discipline.

Pros: everything is perfect

Cons: best services in new york city

Posted 05/17/09

We'd read about Rudolfo online and my daughters and I decided to go and get our hair cut by Rudolfo. Any boy we are so glad that we'd made that decision. We had such a wonderful day at his Salon and Spa. It was great from start to finish. Rudolfo was so wonderful - extremely polite and friendly and once he had his pair of scissors in his hands -it was sheer magic. In a few minutes he had given me a spectacular cut. When his assistant had finished drying my hair it looked beautiful. He weaved the same magic with my daughters. He is wonderful and his entire staff is great - they are friendly, helpful and very courteous. I must say that Rudolfo is a perfectionist and will not let you leave until your hair looks just the way he wants it to look. When we left the salon that day we looked and felt beautiful. Can't wait to go back for my next haircut and maybe get a new color too because he is great with color. We watched him patiently work with one of his clients for hours until he got the right color. And I could see that when he was done with her hair it would look gorgeous. I strongly recommend going to him if you want a great cut! He is the best and his staff is absolutely wonderful!!!

Pros: The best with hair

Posted 05/14/09

Rodolfo Valentin is an artistic genius and a true gentleman. He has magical hands, beautiful vision, and a heart made of gold. After significant research, I contacted Rodolfo last month to donate my long hair for Sofia?s Hair For Health Foundation, Rodolfo?s charity that provides wigs for individuals facing hair loss due to cancer treatment. Rodolfo not only absorbs the costs (including the haircut for the individual donating hair), but also makes the wigs himself. Rodolfo gave me a brilliant haircut ? the cut is young, fresh, current, and easy (it takes me less than 5 minutes to do my hair). Also, I?ve been told that I look younger, and my hair has grown in nicely over the past month ? a testament to Rodolfo?s expertise. Rodolfo, thank you for your artistry and kindness! -- M. Lobel

Pros: Amazing haircut for a great cause

Posted 05/10/09

I was distressed from thinning hair all my life, and I was eternally searching for fine hair solutions and I never found a real answer to my hair thickening more and more with the time passing. With Rodolfo Valentin hair extensions technique ?The Hair infusion?, I finally found a thinning hair solution,and he was capable not only to lengthen my hair, but also fashion thrilling and trendy styles without damaging my own hair. I know that many women experience from having less and less hair because the hair breaks, gets thinner, or even falls out and leaves bald spots like I had before the Hair infusion, I was emotionally susceptible and unattractive. My biggest dream was a full and healthy head of hair.The hair infusion by Rodolfo Valentin is in my opinion, the most natural and long-lasting process to give fine and thinning hair body and volume.
I have a genetic tendency to have very fine and thin hair and I suffered very much from my hair crisis, I tried to help the condition with styling products, though none of those products work too well.The addition procedure of the Hair Infusion is totally placid and non-damaging, wearing it feels just like one's own hair, without any remarkable routine limitations. The extra volume looks entirely normal and can't be distinguished from my original own hair.Rodolfo I will be your most loyal client and I am grateful to you for bring out my inner splendor.

Pros: the best hair extensions technique in the world!

Cons: Why I did not find Rodolfo Valentin before?

Posted 04/10/09

Rodolfo Valentin did to me an spectacular haircut in a few minutes. I understand why his haircuts have made him a celebrity, and it only cost me the half that I would be paying in other so-called good hair salon....There was the Countess Luann deLesseps and the Princess Maria Beatriz having their hair color done.
Congratulations Rodolfo, in the new location you will be the shining star of Madison Avenue!

Pros: best hair color nyc, best haircuts nyc, best hairstyles!

Posted 03/25/09

After seen the hairstyles of the celebrities in the red carpet, I really cannot understand why they can combine such a georgeous dresses with such a sloppy hair. It looks so horrendous!. ANY GOOD HAIRDRESSERS IN LA? or their mind are in the moon?
I thanks to New York City that produces great hair designers like mine Rodolfo Valentin in my opinion the best for hair color, haircuts, hairstyles, and everything related to hair. People stop me in the street to ask me WHO DOES YOUR HAIR?. It is the best compliment I can get. Beautiful dresses are easy to find, but obviously in Los Angeles it is a question to find a great hairstylist.

Posted 03/18/09

A good hair color is for me equal important as a plastic surgeon in that, if they do there job right, their aesthetic alterations go unnoticed. For a natural, sun-kissed look, Rodolfo Valentin?s princesses gather to his chic private salon in Madison Avenue, which in an effort to match the economy delivers same high quality artistic job at a very affordable value ($ 125 for single-process, $225?$250 for full-head highlights). Colorist Pia trained with Rodolfo Valentin, provide clients with a carefully refined aristocratic look?think soft, innocent streaks, not brash strips. Rodolfo Valentin is the best hair colorist in New York.

Pros: hard to believe prices for such a great job at the best location in New York!

Posted 03/04/09

It's all Jessica Simpson?s responsibility. There's just no way the beautiful pop start would be where she is today if it weren't for her hair extensions. Each fake inch of those elongated light-colored tresses screams megastar. Without them extensions, she?s just simply the cute girl next door.
But behind closed doors I am jealous of Simpson's extensions and the tremendous interest they acquire, so when I got the opportunity to try Rodolfo Valentin's trademarked Hair Infusion Hair extension technique I didn't vacillate.
The procedure for a new head of hair began enjoyably enough. at Rodolfo Valentin?s chic mauve-marble-and-gilded-mirror Salon on Madison, Valentin himself evaluated the color and texture of my hair and walked me through his Hair Infusion process. In 45 minutes?versus the eight hours that other hair extensions usually takes?he attached more than three dozen strips of real hair to the roots of my own hair. By the end of the process, which costs about $2,800, I have a head of hair even Victoria Beckham would be pleased to toss around for a while. Unlike other hair extensions, mine are ?eco-friendly?,meaning ?reusable?, that I can remove them and have them reattached at the bargain price of $500. saving thousands of dollars that I would have to spend if I have the others old systems available. The master of masters hair designers Rodolfo Valentin enthusiastically told me ?you will love them forever?...
He was right. As soon as I left his salon, walking back down Madison, I was moving backward and forward my new supermodel tresses over my shoulders with pleasure and noticed many admiring glances. It makes me feel no more envy of Jessica Simpson.

Cons: Best hair extensions, best hair cut and best hair color in New York City

Posted 01/13/09

Rodolfo Valentin did to me a furious and spectacular haircut, no wonder why his haircuts have made him a hairstyling celebrity. Customers in his gorgeous salon were talking about that superstars on both sides of the country are requiring his presence. I could easily perceive that Rodolfo with the aid of his creative crowd, has changed the new epoch of the hairstyles and most brides all around the nation (like me) are having the illusion of Rodolfo Valentin styling their hair.

Cons: best hair cut I've ever had

Posted 01/01/09

Best cancer wigs? : The answer is Rodolfo Valentin the designer of the first cranial hair prosthesis in the world. His high quality wigs are designed especially for cancer patients. I could not afford the French wig, but I was able to afford the Vacuum wig instead, the new design that makes easier to have an alternative to the expensive hair cranial prosthesis, (anyway if I could not afford none, I know Rodolfo will probably approved me to have a free wig through his Sofia?s hair for health), his organization created in memory of his mother, a breast cancer patient. Rodolfo is a sweet heart and (we) cancer patients are priority in his daily agenda. I paid 1800 dollars, a bargain!!!. These wigs are top quality!. As a matter of fact, Rodolfo Valentin offers everything any woman who is losing hair might want to consider, including small hair additions to any wrap, scarves, turbans (thanks to the hair coming out from the turban I was able to hold my dignity with my husband at bed time.
Thank you a million Rodolfo, you really are an angel guard! I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER!

Cons: Best cancer wigs, best hairdresser and wonderful person!

Posted 12/26/08

I scheduled the visit with big hope toward Maestro Rodolfo Valentin to repair my hair in the agony (experiments at home and being ill in hospital almost destroyed my hair completely).

He made unbelievable job (together with his sweet assistances) , my hair already look amazing and he said that this is just a beginning :) sounds promiscuous :)

Next time I am getting hair infusions and already can't wait to that :)))

Rodolfo is a very outgoing, charming, vivid personality that you just love from the first sight and you wanna do everything what is in your power to keep on seeing him and being a witness of all these unbelievable transformations which he does to you :)))))

Rodolfo is a Superman or maybe Mc Gyver ?? or Maybe 2 in 1 ???

You would have to come here and get this experience by yourself to help me find the answer :)

I am sure that I will do my best to show up at Rodolfo's salon at least once per month :)

Love Ya Rodolfo! and the rest of the super-nice crew :)

Beata ladyb.nyc@gmail com

Pros: The Hair Magician is the best from the best :) , great atmospere, great communication between you and the stuff,

Cons: absolutely none!

Posted 12/22/08